The melodrama "Good Year" (actors who performedleading roles: Russell Crowe and Marion Cotillard) was filmed in 2006 by director Ridley Scott after the novel of the same name by the eminent British writer Peter Mail.
Plot
The film "Good Year", whose actors and rolesmatched very harmoniously, tells the story that happened to Max Skinner (Russell Crowe) - the shark of the London stock exchanges, who did not disdain dishonest receptions for gaining benefits. He is not only an unprincipled businessman, but also a callous person. He scornfully even calls his subordinates to him "laboratory rats." However, he was not always such an "greedy bastard." As a child, Max was happy to be in the vineyard of his uncle Henry (Albert Finney). And after his sudden death, Skinner goes straight to France with the desire to quickly inherit and sell the vineyard.
However, events are far from evolving.suggested a businessman with a hardened soul. The main character meets his first love - the beautiful Fanny Shenal (Marion Cotillard), which he nearly knocks down with his car. In addition, there is another contender for the legacy of his uncle - Henry's illegitimate daughter Henry, Christy Roberts (Abbie Cornish), who came from America. This is the synopsis of the movie "Good Year." The actors appreciated the idea of the creator, the atmosphere at the site was friendly, which contributed to the qualitative embodiment of the idea on the screen.
The main roles: Crow
Decorate the film "Good Year" actors who madeat least an interesting duet - the courageous Russell Crowe and the charming Marion Cotillard. Together with their characters, the viewer learns the story, discovering many new things in the characteristics of the characters. The American actor of New Zealand origin, the winner of the Academy Award has gained world fame thanks to the roles in the following films: “Own Man”, “Mind Games”, “Gladiator”, “Train for Yuma”, “Knockdown”, “Miserable” and “Good Year ". The actors have repeatedly admired Russell's powerful dramatic talent, which is not surprising - he starred in more than 50 films. His character is contradictory, changeable, but generally positive.
Magic Cottiar
Harmonious duet with Crow made up a magic andstrikingly beautiful Frenchwoman Marion Cotillard, who also won an Oscar. The most considered is considered to be the role of the actress in the comedy action movie "Taxi". After the release of this film, Marion not only finally approved her position on the Olympus of French cinema, but also began to receive lucrative offers from the global movie business tycoon one after another, including in 2006 and from the producers of the Good Year melodrama. Leading actors are loved and respected by millions of viewers across the globe. They played masterfully, looked very harmonious.
Actors of the second plan
Illegitimate daughter Henry Skinner ofAmerican state of California played the Australian actress Abbie Cornish, known for the films "Bright Star", "Forbidden Reception", "Robocop", "Fields of Darkness". She brilliantly managed to translate the role of a typical American woman on the screen, to increase the contrast between the prim and successful English Max, the French romantic Fanny and her character, Christy. In general, the film “Good Year”, the actors and roles of which are represented in this publication, is all built on contrasts, which is its main feature.
Young Freddie Highmore played sweet and touchingMaxim in childhood. The breakthrough of the actor on the world film scene occurred in 2004 after playing the role of Peter Davis in the "Magic Country". Freddie was awarded several awards and nominations. And after participating in the film "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory," Highmore announced himself as a young actor giving promise.
Albert Finney (who played the role of Henry Skinner), Tom Hollander (who played Max's friend, Charlie Willis) worked adequately, revealing the characters of their characters.
Unpretentious
Cynical attacks and criticisms in yourThe address of this sweet, beautifully filmed story did not cause. To find fault with the exciting melodrama about finding the true meaning of life and returning to the roots is almost impossible. The narrative contains truly touching and funny moments in which unobtrusively traceable references to classic paintings, such as “Mr. Hulot’s Vacation” and “My Uncle”. The only thing that surprises is the presence in the movie Ridley Scott. He was once the brightest cinematic visionary, directing "Alien", "Thelma and Louise", "Blade Runner", "Gladiator" - films that have become cult, shot a melodrama, which was able to make the average Hollywood artisan. Strange, but generally explicable fact. However, in this case you shouldn’t rush through thorns to the stars, you just need to watch a great, beautiful, kind and light film with outstanding acting work and good professional directing.